Resolution:The Altivar 312 and 32 drives are both smaller Constant Torque machine drives with mid-functionality features. These drives are currently still available but will be phased out soon. The most current replacement would be the Altivar 320 Product line. See attachments.

Altivar 312/32 to Altivar 320 Product Line ATV320...C (IP20) replaces the ATV312 open styleATV320...B (IP20) replaces the ATV32 open style

Altivar 312/32 vs Altivar 320 Product Line The ATV320 has similar functionalities to the ATV312 and ATV32 but a few minor differences to taken in account when replacing.

Similarities and Differences

Size:The ATV320...B (Book Shelve) is very similar in built and size to the ATV32 meanwhile the compact drives, ATV320...C, are built similar in size to the ATV312

List of Other Differences

Programming layout is similar to that of the Altivar 32

All Altivar 320 drives have the Function Block capability

If drive shows "RDY" and will not start-up even if DI1 is on, then there maybe a function block turned on